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UK Warhead latest news
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Safety questions unanswered for planned nuclear research facility at AWE Aldermaston
Information about the safety and environmental risks posed by a new nuclear weapons research facility which is to be built at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston should be released to the public, according to the Nuclear Information Service (NIS).
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Osborne: no extra cash for Trident
How the 'Sun' portrayed the dispute between Liam Fox and George Osborne
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Planning application submitted for new hydrodynamics research facility at AWE
The Ministry of Defence has this week submitted a planning application to West Berkshire Council for development of a new hydrodynamics research facility (Project Hydrus) at the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston.
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NIS Update: June 2010
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Hague announces size of UK nuclear arsenal
William Hague has announced to Parliament that the new coalition government intends to reveal the size of the UK's nuclear arsenal and that it will review policies on the use of nuclear weapons.
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Council accused of ‘sneaking through’ nuclear plans during Christmas rush
Nuclear Information Service has raised concerns that a planning application for a controversial new development handling nuclear materials at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston is being pushed through on the quiet during the busy run-up period before Christmas.
The planning application for 'Project Pegasus' – the proposed new enriched uranium facility at AWE Aldermaston – was validated by the Council on 30th November 2008, and a mere three weeks has been allowed for the consultation period, which closes on 23rd December.
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Hansard on Atomic Weapons Establishment: Expenditure – 1st June 2009
*1 Jun 2009 : Column 41W*
Atomic Weapons Establishment: Expenditure
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NIS Update – UK Nuclear Warhead production down to one a year
NIS Update 15th April 2009, UK Nuclear warhead production down to one a year.
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Hansard on the proposed Enriched Uranium Facility and Hydrodynamics Facility at AWE Aldermaston
30 Mar 2009 : Column 887W
AWE Aldermaston
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Hansard on US/UK warhead research at AWE
10 Mar 2009 : Column 236W
Nuclear Weapons: Research
*Lynne Jones:* To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the source is of the funding for the joint US/UK warhead research taking place at the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston. [261412]
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Hansard on US/UK nuclear weapons cooperation
Parliamentary Answers on Nuclear Weapons, 27 Feb 2009 : Column 1149W
Nick Harvey: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether British personnel were involved in the design competition for the Reliable Replacement Warhead. [258416]